Carapulcra

Name: Carapulcra
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 lb pork shoulder, cubed; 1 lb dried Peruvian potatoes, toasted; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp aji panca paste; 2 tbsp aji mirasol paste; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp salt

A comforting Peruvian stew made with toasted dried potatoes, cubed pork, and aromatic chili pastes simmered into a rich sauce.

80 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, cubed
1 lb dried Peruvian potatoes, toasted
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp aji panca paste
2 tbsp aji mirasol paste
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
2

Season 1 lb cubed pork shoulder with 1 tsp salt, then sear in the pot for 8 minutes until browned on all sides and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
3

Transfer pork to a plate, leaving rendered oil in the pot.
4

Add 1 diced red onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, sauteing for 5 minutes until softened.
5

Stir in 3 tbsp aji panca paste, 2 tbsp aji mirasol paste, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, cooking for 3 minutes until fragrant.
6

Return pork to the pot along with 1 lb toasted dried Peruvian potatoes and 4 cups chicken broth.
7

Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes until potatoes are tender.
8

Stir in 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.

Questions

How long does Carapulcra keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Carapulcra?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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